NAKAYAMA DIRT   16 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

NOKOGIRIYAMA TOKUBETSU 1800m

Track: STANDARD      

Eifer Glove, Kotohodo Sayoni and Gracias will be keen early so the tempo should be genuine. TERRIFIC PLAN (14) has a couple of wins and a second from just three starts. Is at the races for the first time since he was successful over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt on June 15. Will be handy in the run despite the tricky draw and looks the horse to beat. KOTOHODO SAYONI (9) is back at the races for the first time since June 16. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1700m at Kokura Dirt. Should be hard to stop. ILLUMINATOR (7) doesn't win very often but ran a nice race last time out over 1700m at Kokura Dirt, finishing third and beaten only 0.6 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. OCEA BATTLE PLAN (13) went to the paddock after scoring at his last appearance eight months ago over 1800m at this track. One to consider.
1 x1020 EIFER GLOVE
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 58.0KG
Minoru Nakashima
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on July 28 over 1800m, 18 len behind Hyugo carrying 58.0kg at $22.30. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Fukushima Dirt on July 7 over 1700m, 5 len behind George Tesoro carrying 58.0kg at $40.70. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE
2 x180x ERIN ACHILLES
HIROO SHIMIZU
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at this track March 9 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Gran Sabana carrying 58.0kg at $8.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Tokyo Dirt February 3 over 1600m defeating Pick Up Line with 58.0kg at $6.30. Can figure in the finish.
2
YUJI TANNAI
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
3 8x40x GRACIAS
EIJI NAKADATE
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Takao Seya
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 25 over 1600m, 19 len behind Plavi carrying 58.0kg at $113.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Tokyo Dirt May 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Lap Star with 58.0kg at $111.50. Doesn't appeal.
3
GENKI MARUYAMA
MEDIUM BLUE, HOT PINK CHECK, CHECKED SLEEVES
4 7460x PERSEVERANCE
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yukio Baba
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Kyoto Dirt June 22 over 1900m, 19 len behind Deep Reborn with 58.0kg at $56.30. Previously first up; second of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 24 over 1800m, a neck behind Saint Ex with 58.0kg at $20.20. Looking to others.
4
KOSEI MIURA
WHITE, HOT PINK HALVES, HOT PINK DIAMOND BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND
5 x3x6x LYRA STAR
KAZUTOMO MORI
5YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Assurbanipal carrying 58.0kg at $21.60. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Campione carrying 58.0kg at $17.20. Marginal chance.
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Y IWATA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
6 21x0x SASAYAKI
TSUYOSHI TANAKA
4YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 17 len behind Chuwa Heart carrying 58.0kg at $34.40. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 8 at Kyoto Dirt on October 15 over 1800m, neck behind Omega Tuxedo carrying 56.0kg at $4.90. Happy to risk.
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DAICHI SHIBATA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
7 00843 ILLUMINATOR
T HATSUKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Green Sword
Recent form sound. Returns from a 58-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 20 over 1700m, 0.6 len behind Secret Key with 58.0kg at $82.80. The race before that 4th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 6 len behind Meisho Homare carrying 58.0kg at $104.90. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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YUYA MIZUGUCHI
LIME GREEN, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, HOOPED SLEEVES
8 5004x ISKANDAR
YOSHINORI MUTO
5YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Resuming after a break of a year. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Hanshin Dirt October 1 over 2000m, 5 len behind Aoi Eagle with 58.0kg at $75.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Fukushima Dirt July 2 2023 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Prince Minoru with 58.0kg at $27.90. Prefer to see how he returns.
8
SHUTO KOBAYASHI
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
9 2144x KOTOHODO SAYONI
Yutaka Okumura
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Kyoko Habata
Colt back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt June 16 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind G Cyclone carrying 55.0kg at $2.20. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Kokura Dirt February 25 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind A Tracks carrying 57.0kg at $6.40. Definite winning hope.
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DAISUKE SASAKI
BLUE, YELLOW DOUBLE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
10 x00x1 CUPIDON
HIDEYUKI MORI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Koki Maeda
Second-up. First-up after four months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Chukyo Dirt September 1 over 1800m in soft going defeating King Of Fuji carrying 55.0kg at $64.10. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on April 28 over 1900m, 48 len behind Genius Barows with 58.0kg at $148.50. Fitter and worth including.
10
YUTAKA TAKE
LIGHT BLUE,RED CROSSED SASH,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
11 3441x SPRAY FALL
I AIZAWA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Hiroshi Hatasa
Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by neck Fukushima Dirt June 29 over 1700m defeating Muscle Back with 55.0kg at $4.20. On debut sixth of 16 at this track December 2 over 1800m, 8 len behind Diamond Knights carrying 56.0kg at $70.90. A big run will not surprise.
11
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
BLUE, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMONDS
12 059x5 SAIMON SORAN
K SEISHI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Akinori Sawada
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Jasper Robusto with 58.0kg at $40.50. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at this track on March 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Gran Sabana with 58.0kg at $37.30. Must improve significantly.
12
YUSUKE HARA
BLUE,YELLOW SIX SPOTS,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED STRIPES
13 1x01x OCEA BATTLE PLAN
M KIKUKAWA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
XIAO Japan
Resumes. Finished off last campaign by 2.5 len this track January 13 over 1800m defeating Get Up carrying 57.0kg at $6.80. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Fukushima Dirt November 19 over 1700m, 6 len behind Vapor Cone carrying 56.0kg at $13.10. Don't underestimate.
13
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
BLACK, GREEN FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
14 211x TERRIFIC PLAN
K HAGIWARA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.75 len Tokyo Dirt June 15 over 1600m defeating Leo Spark with 55.0kg at $1.70. On debut second of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 17 over 1800m, 4 len behind Mikki Crest with 57.0kg at $6.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
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C P LEMAIRE
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
15 1653x TOSEN CHRIST
Y MUNAKATA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Entire back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 18 over 2100m, 1.3 len behind Matenro Guy with 58.0kg at $13.10. First up last campaign fifth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt November 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Osorno carrying 58.0kg at $35.60. Best form gives him a decent chance.
15
KYOSUKE MARUTA
GREEN, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
16 01x0x JACK PEARL
SHINTARO SUZUKI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tomohiro Yoshikawa
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1800m, 28 len behind Campione with 58.0kg at $58.70. When resuming last campaign 12th of 16 at this track on January 7 over 1800m, 16 len behind Manno Status carrying 54.0kg at $26. Hard to enthuse.
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SHOTA KOBAYASHI
BLACK, WHITE STRIPES,YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS